San Vicente de Cañete
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San Vicente de Cañete, commonly known simply as Cañete, is a town in Peru. It is the capital of the Cañete Province, in the Lima Region. With a population of 25,829 (1999 estimate), Cañete is the main town of the Cañete District.
The warm and peaceful town of Cañete is located just one and a half hour to the south of Lima( 144 km) and serves, for tourists, primarily as a gateway to the rural adventures of Lunahuaná. Those who are looking for experiencing a piece of Peruvian suburban dynamics,obviously less overwhelming than that offered in the capital city , will find at Cañete a refreshing stop along the way. The Plaza de Armas lies on 2 de Mayo, a few blocks inland from the spot on the Pan-American Highway, where buses pause for passengers to get on or off. All buses heading south from Lima or north to Lima on the Pan-American Highway pass through Cañete. Cañete has an extraordinary offer for the tourist.This is one of the most important cradles of the most representative liquor from Peru : the Pisco. There is a very good production with a superb quality. Morever, there is an extraordinary culinary tradition.Thus, Cañete can be a good option for visit to the tourist. Do not hesitate to visit it.You will have an extraordinary stay in this warm and beautiful city.
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